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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:03:36 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>packagedesign.com sustainable news</title><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/</link><description>sustainable news in package design</description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:43:05 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Organic Soy Beverages</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:42:55 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/3/5/organic-soy-beverages.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:3263189:6913985</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.packagedesign.com/pd-news/2010/3/5/organic-soy-beverages.html" target="_self"><img title="So Nice Soy Beverage Flexography Shrink Wrap bottle packaging" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/03-march/03-05-10/so-nice-flexo-shrink-wrap-bottle-packaging.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267796073570" alt="So Nice Soy Beverage Flexography Shrink Wrap bottle packaging" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Canada&rsquo;s So Nice organic soy beverages will now sport the Canada Organic logo, helping confirm its authenticity.<em> packagedesign.com</em><strong> </strong><strong><a title="So Nice Soy Beverage Flexo Shrink Wrapped packaging containers" href="http://www.packagedesign.com/pd-news/2010/3/5/organic-soy-beverages.html" target="_self">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/rss-comments-entry-6913985.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Biodegradable, Compostable Packaging</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:08:42 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/3/4/biodegradable-compostable-packaging.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:3263189:6905019</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2010/03/01/in-the-packaging-wars-can-shrooms-overtake-styrofoam/" target="_blank"><img title="Biodegradable Mushroom Packaging Material" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/03-march/03-04-10/biodegradable-mushroom-root-packaging-material.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267711315981" alt="Biodegradable Mushroom Packaging Material" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Ecovative Design uses mushroom roots to replace Styrofoam or cardboard as a sturdy packaging material.<em> Discover </em></span><strong><a title="Biodegradable Mushroom Packaging material" href="http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2010/03/01/in-the-packaging-wars-can-shrooms-overtake-styrofoam/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 130%;">+</span></a></strong></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/rss-comments-entry-6905019.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Virtual Farmer's Market</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:05:52 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/3/4/virtual-farmers-market.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:3263189:6905008</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/1566132/food-sustainability-with-emily-olson-co-founder-of-foodzie-inc" target="_blank"><img title="Foodzie Sustainable Virtual Farmers Market" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/03-march/03-04-10/foodzie-virtual-sustainable-farmers-market.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267711274705" alt="Foodzie Sustainable Virtual Farmers Market" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Foodzie aims to create a sustainable food eco-system, bringing more sustainable foods toconsumers.<em> Emilia Benton, Fast Company </em><strong><a title="Foodzie Non-Packaging Sustainability Efforts" href="http://www.fastcompany.com/1566132/food-sustainability-with-emily-olson-co-founder-of-foodzie-inc" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/rss-comments-entry-6905008.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Green Cosmetics</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:09:28 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/3/3/green-cosmetics.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:3263189:6895180</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.colormagazineusa.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=362" target="_blank"><img title="Modern Plastics Worldwide review sustainable cosmetic packaging designs" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/03-march/03-03-10/innersense-sustainable-packaging-design-news.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267624912790" alt="Modern Plastics Worldwide review sustainable cosmetic packaging designs" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Color Magazine reviews two lines of &ldquo;earth-friendly&rdquo; cosmetics both with vastly different packaging that stand out. <em>Color Magazine </em><strong><a title="Earth Friendly Cosmetic Packaging Designs" href="http://www.colormagazineusa.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=362" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/rss-comments-entry-6895180.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Age Neutral Packaging</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:08:10 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/3/3/age-neutral-packaging.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:3263189:6895169</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://packagingnews.co.uk/News/MostEmailed/987144/M-S-ramps-Plan-efforts-bid-become-worlds-sustainable-retailer/" target="_blank"><img title="Mark and Spencer Logo-Sustainable Packaging efforts" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/03-march/03-03-10/MarkandSpencer-sustainable-packaging-efforts.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267624890365" alt="Mark and Spencer Logo-Sustainable Packaging efforts" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />In the UK, Marks &amp; Spencer is aiming to become the world&rsquo;s most sustainable retailer with several new green commitments. <em>packagedesign.com </em><strong><a title="Mark and Spencer commit to sustainable packaging" href="http://packagingnews.co.uk/News/MostEmailed/987144/M-S-ramps-Plan-efforts-bid-become-worlds-sustainable-retailer/" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/rss-comments-entry-6895169.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Sustainable Squeezup Packaging</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:09:47 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/3/1/sustainable-squeezup-packaging.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:3263189:6874685</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://foodbizdaily.com/articles/96663-product-real-fruit-sorbet-squeezup-four-packs-by-jolly-llama.aspx" target="_blank"><img title="Jolly Lama Squeeze Up Corrugated Packaging" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/03-march/03-01-10/Jolly-Lama-squeeze-ups-packaging.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267452004899" alt="Jolly Lama Squeeze Up Corrugated Packaging" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />The Jolly Llama Company unveiled their new Real Fruit Sorbet Squeezups, with new packaging that is sustainable and 100% recyclable.<em> Jolly Llama FoodBizDaily.com </em><strong><a title="Sustainable Squeeze Up Packaging Structures" href="http://foodbizdaily.com/articles/96663-product-real-fruit-sorbet-squeezup-four-packs-by-jolly-llama.aspx" target="_blank">+</a></strong>
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<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Quiznos restaurants is going green with sugarcane bowls and recycled napkins.<em> packagedesign.com </em></span><a title="Quiznos sustainability efforts" href="http://www.packagedesign.com/pd-news/2010/2/25/eat-toasty-be-green.html" target="_self"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">+</span></strong></a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/rss-comments-entry-6835333.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Sustainable PET</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:47:24 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/2/24/sustainable-pet.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:3263189:6815951</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.plasticsnews.com/headlines2.html?id=17862" target="_blank"><img title="Dasani PET Plant Based Plastic Bottle Packaging" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/02-february/02-23-10/dasani-PET-plant-based-plastic-packaging.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267018480276" alt="Dasani PET Plant Based Plastic Bottle Packaging" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Coca-Cola strives to make PET more sustainable, and eventually 100% based on plant waste.<em> Frank Esposito, Plastics News Staff </em><strong><a title="Plastic News Sustainable PET Structures" href="http://www.plasticsnews.com/headlines2.html?id=17862" target="_blank"> +</a></strong></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/rss-comments-entry-6815951.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Green Toys Showcased</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:46:09 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/2/24/green-toys-showcased.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:3263189:6815948</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/02/16/mattel-hasbro-tout-green-packaging-at-ny-toy-fair/" target="_blank"><img title="Toy Fair Logo-branded toy packaging" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/02-february/02-23-10/toy-fair-2010-logo-marketing-brading-packaging.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267018438080" alt="Toy Fair Logo-branded toy packaging" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />For the first time ever, this year&rsquo;s Toy Fair featured environmentally friendly toys in a separate &ldquo;green&rdquo; pavilion.&rdquo;<em> evironmentalLeader.com</em><strong> </strong><strong><a title="Green Toy Packaging Design News" href="http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/02/16/mattel-hasbro-tout-green-packaging-at-ny-toy-fair/" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/rss-comments-entry-6815948.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Compostable Packaging</title><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:29:37 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/2/22/compostable-packaging.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">197267:3263189:6786865</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1251877/Plastic-packaging-sugar-to.html" target="_blank"><img title="Sugar based biodegradable plastic packaging" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/02-february/02-22-10/composting-biodegradable-sugar-based-pastic-packaging.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1266848597725" alt="Sugar based biodegradable plastic packaging" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Sugar-based food packaging could soon be composted at home with organic waste.<em> Daily Mail Reporter </em><strong><a title="Sugar Based Compostable packaging news" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1251877/Plastic-packaging-sugar-to.html" target="_blank"> +</a></strong></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/rss-comments-entry-6786865.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>